ST17 0FL is a sought-after residential area on Penzance Way, 0.3km from Baswich in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Baswich ward and the Stafford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST17, ST17 0FL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, down 17.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ST17 0FL are sourced from Output Area E00151254 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENZANCE WAY, ST17 0FL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENZANCE WAY, ST17 0FL.
527
39
£ 55,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST17 0FL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ST17 0FL combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£272k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 17.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 0FL. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 306,250
10 sales · Mean £ 319,300
Terraced
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
5 sales · Mean £ 184,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 0FL has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Leasowes Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Walton High School
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School
Oakridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Cornwells Chemists0.7 km
- Baswich Honey0.8 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- First Stop0.7 km
- M + K Mottershead Ltd0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Bod Stafford0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Neway Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Weeping Cross Fish Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford3.4 km
- Penkridge8.7 km
- Rugeley Trent Valley10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sidmouth Avenue0.2 km
- Baswich Crest0.2 km
- Sidmouth Avenue0.2 km
- Bideford Avenue0.3 km
- Burford Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST170FL · Data under Open Government Licence